Travel and holiday Books
Amber Books Ltd Italy
Book SynopsisIn 150 striking images, Italy celebrates perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. From the natural beauty of lakes such as Como or Garda to the vineyards in Tuscany to the many beaches, from the pretty seaside towns of the Cinque Terre to the glory of Venice’s canals and palaces, from the magnificence of classical antiquity in Rome to the Arab-Norman architecture of Palermo to Renaissance Florence, there is just so much to feast on in Italy. But apart from the famous highlights, the book also features lesser known sides to the country, be it pretty, unexplored corners and examples of everyday life, or the abandoned cave towns of Puglia and the 16th century star-shaped town of Palmanova. Presented with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Italy is a stunning collection of images.Table of ContentsIntroduction Venice Doge’s Palace Piazza San Marco Grand Canal Rialto Palladian Villas in the Veneto The Old Ghetto The island of San Giorgio Maggiore Giudecca Rome Colosseum Forum The Pantheon Castel Sant’Angelo Ponte Sisto Nero’s Aqueduct Circus Maximus St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City Sistine Chapel Trevi Fountain Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana (1942) – the New Classical Architecture Naples Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Herculaneum The Amalfi Coast – Amalfi, Positano, Capri The South The abandoned cave towns of Basilicata and Matera The beaches of Calabria - Tropea Bologna – the arcades, Torri degli Asinelli e Garisenda Turin – Fiat Lingotto Factory Milan – Milan Cathedral Florence & Tuscany Il Duomo Giotto’s Campanile Hill towns such as San Gimignano and Siena Rural life and vineyards Umbria Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto The Mountains – Dolomites, Apennines, Alps The Lakes – Como, Garda, Maggiore The coastlines – Cinque Terre, Pisa, Genoa and Genoa cathedral Sicily Palermo – Il Duomo, Cappella Palatina, Arab-Norman architecture Temple of Hera at Selinunte Mount Etna Greek-Roman amphitheatre at Taormina The Cathedral of Monreale The cathedral of Cefalù Religious festivals and feast days The village of Corleone The abandoned town of Poggioreale, following the 1968 earthquake Other Islands – Sardinia, Elba and Stromboli
£16.99
Astra Publishing House Winter Pasture: One Woman's Journey with China's
Book SynopsisWinner of the People's Literature Award, WINTER PASTURE has been a bestselling book in China for several years. Li Juan has been widely lauded in the international literary community for her unique contribution to the narrative non-fiction genre. WINTER PASTURE is her crowning achievement, shattering the boundaries between nature writing and personal memoir. Li Juan and her mother own a small convenience store in the Altai Mountains in Northwestern China, where she writes about her life among grasslands and snowy peaks. To her neighbors' surprise, Li decides to join a family of Kazakh herders as they take their 30 boisterous camels, 500 sheep and over 100 cattle and horses to pasture for the winter. The so-called "winter pasture" occurs in a remote region that stretches from the Ulungur River to the Heavenly Mountains. As she journeys across the vast, seemingly endless sand dunes, she helps herd sheep, rides horses, chases after camels, builds an underground home using manure, gathers snow for water, and more. With a keen eye for the understated elegance of the natural world, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor, Li vividly captures both the extraordinary hardships and the ordinary preoccupations of the day-to-day of the men and women struggling to get by in this desolate landscape. Her companions include Cuma, the often drunk but mostly responsible father; his teenage daughter, Kama, who feels the burden of the world on her shoulders and dreams of going to college; his reticent wife, a paragon of decorum against all odds, who is simply known as "sister-in-law." In bringing this faraway world to English language readers here for the first time, Li creates an intimate bond with the rugged people, the remote places and the nomadic lifestyle. In the signature style that made her an international sensation, Li Juan transcends the travel memoir genre to deliver an indelible and immersive reading experience on every page.Trade Review"Near the end of Winter Pasture Li Juan asks herself what it means to be "a passerby" in the lives of others. Her intimate depiction of a family of Kazakh herders is itself an answer to that complicated travel writer question: to connect the reader with people and stories she likely otherwise would never encounter. In doing so, Li Juan is an empathetic, interrogative, and entertaining chronicler. She offers up a fascinating portrait of life in one of the world's most remote corners." - Rachel Friedman, author of The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost: A Memoir of Three Continents, Two Friends, and One Unexpected Adventure and And Then We Grew Up: On Creativity, Potential, and the Imperfect Art of Adulthood
£21.25
Lannoo Publishers The Worlds Best Beaches
Book SynopsisFrom pristine, pearl-white sands in the tropics to dramatic cliffs along rugged shores, this book is a true tribute to the most beautiful coastlines, where every beach lover can find their paradise
£36.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd New York City Like a Local
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Hodder & Stoughton Call of the Wild
Book SynopsisGuy Grieve''s life was going nowhere - trapped in a job he hated, commuting 2,000 miles a month and up to his neck in debt. But he dreamed of escaping it all to live alone in one of the wildest, most remote places on earth - Alaska. And just when he''d given up hope, the dream came true. Suddenly Guy was thrown into one of the harshest environments in the world, miles from the nearest human being and armed with only the most basic equipment. And he soon found - whether building a log cabin from scratch, hunting, ice fishing or of course dodging bears in the buff - that life in the wilderness was anything but easy...Part Ray Mears, part Bill Bryson, CALL OF THE WILD is the gripping story of how a mild-mannered commuter struggled with the elements - and himself - and eventually learned the ways of the wild.Trade Review'Guy Grieve jacked in his desk job to spend a year alone in the Alaskan wilderness. With only moose, bears and wolves for company, he survived freezing temperatures, built a log cabin, learned to hunt and handle a dog team and had several brushes with death.' * Metro *'The book captures Grieve's maverick adventure, and has an energy and pace to it, a compelling, rushing quality, like a dog sled chasing through the snowscape . . . also has a real flavour of the frontier, told by a man who shoots a hole in his roof for a chimney with his shotgun, and puts a recipe for beaver ribs and pea soup in the end notes. CALL OF THE WILD may be the perfect present to give your dreamy spouse for Christmas, but you risk him stealing out of the house at 2am with his snowshoes on. One awaits his next adventure with anticipation.' * Scotsman *'Hilarious' * Daily Mail *'A wild adventure' * Independent *
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Little, Brown Book Group In Search Of England
Book SynopsisPassionate, affectionate and indefatigably curious, In Search of England makes a journey around the English countryside and character. England is the most various of countries; within its borders, life changes mile on mile. Roy Hattersley celebrates crumbling churches and serene Victorian architecture, magnificent hills and wind-whipped coast, our music, theatre and local customs, and, above all, the quirky good humour and resilience of England''s denizens. In Search of England is an unapologetic love story, a paean of praise for all the fascinating variety and flavour of England''s places and people.
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group Hidden Valley
Book SynopsisThe story of the real ''good life'' of an off-grid existence in rural SpainPaul Richardson fled the city to live on the land in a rough-and-tumble village on the edge of Europe. Immersing himself in the culture of his remote Spanish community, he learned the traditional arts of animal husbandry and vegetable growing, wine-making and home distilling, and made bread from the rye he sowed on the stone-walled terraces of his twelve-acre farm.In prose that shimmers with wit and sensuality, the author charts his personal route-map along a road less travelled - from urban pressures to rural tranquility, and from insecurity to fulfilment. Along the way he pays tribute to the influences that have shaped his progress - from The Good Life to Henry David Thoreau, from the 1970s pioneers to self-sufficiency to his farming neighbours in the far-flung region of Extremadura.In Richardson''s hands, off-grid living both becomes an act of rebellion and a heartening proofTrade ReviewA beguiling book about a lifestyle that many of us dream about, but few achieve * Daily Mail *
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James Clarke & Co Ltd Fugitive Families
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Orion Publishing Co Drinkwater C Olive Tree of Provence
Book SynopsisIn the bestselling Olive series by writer and actress Carol Drinkwater, author of THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER''She writes so well you can almost smell the sun-baked countryside'' BELLA''Her writing captures the true spirit of the people and places she visits'' THE TIMES''A thrilling tale tracing the journey of olive cultivation'' THE LADYTHE OLIVE TREE charts Carol Drinkwater''s colourful and often dangerous journey in search of the routes that olive cultivation has taken over the centuries. Set during a springtime Mediterranean that is evocative and perennial, it is above all a tale of our time.Troubled by challenges her own South of France farm is experiencing, Carol realises new approaches to farming are becoming essential. Her quest takes her south through Spain, Morocco, Algeria and Italy before she finally returns to her farm.Through her travels and vivid encounters, Carol confronts some of the critical issues of ouTrade ReviewHer writing captures the true spirit of the people and places she visits * THE TIMES *Carol Drinkwater has gone in search of olive growers in the west Mediterranean, documenting her travels and travails with good humour and not a little fortitude * CHOICE *An honest tale that brings to life the sights, smells and tastes of the Mediterranean * LIVING SPAIN *Drinkwater's passion and curiosity are contagious...lively prose holds unexpectedly poetic bursts and an insightful account of how the Mediterranean treats a woman travelling alone * THE TIMES *THE OLIVE TREE is a thrilling tale tracing the journey of olive cultivation * THE LADY *Gripping and passionate * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *The story contains some wonderfully evocative vignettes, written in prose that ignites the reader's imagination * GLOBALISTA *A tale of one lady's courageous, unusual and intrepid journey around the Mediterranean in the pursuit of something so many of us give little thought to in this country * REAL TRAVEL *Her writing is often lyrical and unexpectedly poetic, making this book a sure-fire hit on many levels * THE WEEKENDER (South Africa) *One cannot resist Drinkwater's courage and joie de vivre, nor the enormous appetite and enthusiasm for her subject * DAILY MAIL *I love Carol Drinkwater's Olive Farm series about her life in Provence. I read them on the beach, thinking how wonderful a summer in France would be -- Jane Brown * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *Her writing captures the true spirit of the people and places she visits -- Carolyn Boyd * TIMES *An honest tale that brings to life the sights, smells and tastes of the Mediterranean. * LIVING SPAIN *`the story contains some wonderfully evocative vignettes, written in prose that ignites the reader¿s imagination' -- Jane Duru * GLOBALISTA *Drinkwater's passion and curiosity are contagious...lively prose holds unexpectedly poetic bursts and an insightful account of how the Mediterranean treats a woman travelling alone -- Kathleen Wyatt * TIMES *Carol Drinkwater has gone in search of olive growers in the west Mediterranean, documenting her travels and travails with good humour and not a little fortitude. -- CHOICE'The Olive Tree is a thrilling tale tracing the journey of olive cultivation' -- Paul Blezard * THE LADY *a tale of one lady's courageous, unusual and intrepid journey around the Mediterranean in the pursuit of something so many of us give little thought to in this country * REAL TRAVEL *The Olive Tree is travel writing of the highest order -- Jenny Crwys-Williams * The Book Show, Radio 702 (South Africa) *Gripping and passionate * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *Her writing is often lyrical and unexpectedly poetic, making this book a surefire hit on many levels. * THE WEEKENDER (South Africa) *
£9.49
Tuttle Publishing Mini Vietnamese Dictionary
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Tuttle Publishing Its All Chinese To Me
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A straight-talk, no-nonsense introduction to basic Chinese culture and rules for politeness. The simple, cartoony, black-and-white illustrations help drive home these absolute "must-know" lessons for tourists and business travelers--especially anyone responsible for business negotiations" --Midwest Book Review"An excellent job of illustrating many of the common issues people may encounter while in China. Bravo!" --Mark Rowswell AKA Dashan, performer/cultural ambassador, "the most famous foreigner in China today""It is amusing and breezy, and if that is what you are looking for then it's a good book for you." --Beijing Visitor blog
£5.99
CRC Press Handbook of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence
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£58.89
Austin Macauley Publishers The InTrepid Traveller
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£10.79
Narrative Matters Limited 237 Ideas for Stuff to Do and Places to Go in
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£13.49
Austin Macauley Publishers Cuentos
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John Murray Press Rambling Man
Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING HILARIOUS NEW BOOK FROM THE NATION''S FAVOURITE COMEDIAN, BILLY CONNOLLYBeing a Rambling Man was what I always wanted to be, to live the way I damn well pleased. I''ve met the weirdest and most wonderful people who walk the Earth, seen the most bizarre and the most fantastic sights - and I''ve rarely come across something I couldn''t get a laugh at. I don''t think I''ve ever had a bad trip. Well, apart from in the 1970s, but that''s a whole other story . . . When Billy set out from Glasgow as a young man he never looked back. He played his banjo on boats and trains, under trees, and on top of famous monuments. He danced naked in snow, wind and fire. He slept in bus stations, under bridges and on strangers'' floors. He travelled by foot, bike, ship, plane, sleigh - even piggy-backed - to get to his next destination. Billy has wandered to every corner of the earth and believes that being a Rambling Trade ReviewThis cheerful, joyously life-affirming ramble to every corner of the Earth should make you want to pick up your banjo and set out on the open road. On the other hand, we can't all be Billy Connolly, still Britain's greatest living comedian; and we won't usually be accompanied by a TV crew. Being a rambling man, says Connolly, is a state of mind: they are free spirits, enterprising and endlessly curious about the world . . . Full of excellent jokes and engaging anecdotes, this book makes you feel good to be alive. * Daily Mail, RAMBLING MAN *Our greatest living comedian . . . an easy-going ramble around his life and times. What a legend. He does make me laugh. -- Roger Lewis * Daily Mail *Book of the Week*, RAMBLING MAN *An ode to the restless soul, chronicling Billy's lifetime wanderings in his usual charming, irreverent and hilarious style. * The Guardian, RAMBLING MAN *A funny, life-affirming rhapsody . . . The Big Yin is an actual comic genius. He's led an extraordinary life. At no point, however, during this jolly globe-trotting tome will you detect a hint of self-aggrandisement or fake humility. He's just so grateful and delighted. His romantic hippie outlook and generosity of spirit are infectious. * Big Issue, RAMBLING MAN *[This is] not a standard travelogue; nothing about Connolly is ever that straightforward . . . The book is written in Connolly's voice and vernacular, and is shot through with his standard wit. There are more belly-laughs than you get in an entire series of an average sitcom . . . This is no mere celebrity memoir however. Connolly can write compellingly. * Irish Times, RAMBLING MAN *Full of choice lines and amusing anecdotes, this account of the Big Yin's rambling life is the kind of Christmas present that will cheer anyone up . . . Very engaging and good fun it is, and with lots of stories to make you smile or laugh. [Billy's] rambling days may be physically over, but he still rambles happily in his memories of them. -- Allan Massie * Scotsman, RAMBLING MAN *Brings together hilarious stories from the much-loved comedian's lifetime on the road, from riding his trike down America's famous Route 66 and building an igloo on an iceberg tobeing serenaded by a penguin in New Zealand... * Choice Magazine, RAMBLING MAN *Big Yin's memoir of a life on the road is funny, wise - and not pretentious. He squeezes humour from subjects as diverse as yodelling, Keith Richards, and the isolated hamlet ofTuktoyaktuk in the Arctic . . . Rambling Man meanders as pleasingly as the rivers Connolly loves to fish. His stories are thekind you couldn't make up, ones that revel in life's ludicrousness. Is Rambling Man funny? Is it sweary? Of course it is, ya daft f*ck. * The National, RAMBLING MAN *A paean to the wonder of travel . . . if your love of travelling is anything like Connolly's, you'll lose yourself in this odyssey with a difference. It's the world through Connolly's eyes, always alert for the absurd, the exotic quirk, the joy of each new destination. * Westmeath Examiner, RAMBLING MAN *This is everything a celebrity autobiography should be and more. * Scottish Mail on Sunday, WINDSWEPT & INTERESTING *A read that entirely fits the personality of the extreme personality who wrote it, Connolly's raucous run through his life is as furious, funny and foul-mouthed as you'd expect. His stand-up knack for easy storytelling shines through. * Sunday Times, TALL TALES AND WEE STORIES *One of stand-up's great naturals. No one told a story better. * Guardian, TALL TALES AND WEE STORIES *
£21.25
John Murray Press You Are A Global Citizen: A Guided Journal for
Book SynopsisWho are you? Why are you, you? What kind of person do you want to be?You Are A Global Citizen challenges us to take a deeper look at our role as global citizens, from the armchair traveller to the frequent flyer and everyone in between, providing a springboard for us to understand the world and other cultures by first understanding ourselves.This uniquely accessible guided journal ignites your inner curiosity and encourages self-discovery through thought-provoking questions about the cultures you have experienced - including your own - all while helping you become a more inquisitive, aware, observant, and engaged world citizen. Whether you've never left home, are studying at university, looking to live and move abroad, or simply eager to explore your own identity within a global society, You Are A Global Citizen will help you understand how the outside world impacts what's going on inside your mind, and vice versa. In three sections covering your origins, your internal environment and your external environment, with space for reflection at the beginning and end, Damon Dominique, pioneer of the modern day social media travel scene and star of countless popular You Tube travel vlogs and documentaries, shares his insights and stories from a decade of globetrotting, guiding you through questions such as, 'Would you be happy if you knew you had to live in your hometown for the rest of your life?', 'What culture or country do you remember romanticizing about as a kid?', and 'How do you feel about a global language?', with the ultimate goal of encouraging you to consider the fundamental questions about who you are, what culture is and what it means to live in a global society, beyond the borders of our minds and countries.Trade ReviewDamon is this generation's Anthony Bourdain. His online documentation of his curiosity about the world around us has fueled conversation and deeper thinking for years. Now, we have his playbook to do the same. He's made You Are a Global Citizen into an interactive map that forces you to question your preconceived thoughts and beliefs on your way to becoming a better citizen of the world. -- Mark Borum, Director of Business Development at Teachable
£11.69
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC 16 Sites and Places To Go
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£6.99
Avalon Travel Publishing Rick Steves Istanbul Ninth Edition
Book SynopsisWalk in the footsteps of emperors and sultans, marvel at some of the greatest monuments on earth, and experience the wonders of East and West with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Istanbul you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for exploring Istanbul Top sights and hidden gems, from the world's largest domed churches and monumental mosques to relaxing Turkish baths How to connect with local culture: Haggle with merchants in the lively Grand Bazaar, shop along sophisticated avenues, and watch whirling dervishes in action Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps The best places to eat, sleep, and relax Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go Strategic advice from trusted Rick Steves Europe tour guides Lale and Tankut Aran on how to get the mos
£17.99
Amber Books Ltd Egypt
Book SynopsisFour thousand years before the birth of Christ, ancient Egypt was the cradle of modern civilization. Pharaohs built great cities on the fertile banks of the River Nile, and employed thousands of labourers to create lavish tombs and temples such as Thebes and the pyramids of the Giza plateau. Today the exceptional beauty and scale of the antiquities is legendary, drawing millions of visitors to Egypt’s monuments each year. But the nation is much more than even that. From the beaches on the Red Sea to the Nile, from the markets in Cairo and Alexandria to the country’s Roman, Coptic and Sassanid history, and Arab and Ottoman culture, Egypt is spectacular. Ranging from desert monasteries to the trade on the Suez Canal, from mausoleums hidden for centuries to medieval souks to urban life today, Egypt takes the reader from the mountains to the sea, from the desert to the city, from the ancient to the modern. Featuring 200 colour photographs and captions explaining the fascinating stories behind each image, Egypt is a stunning portrait of an ancient and modern land.Table of ContentsContents to include: Introduction Ancient Egypt Giza pyramids Sphinx Tutankhamun Luxor/Waset Great Temple of Amun at Karnak Valley of the Kings Medinet Habu Saqqara Pyramids Abu Simbel Temple at Edfu Abydos’s Temple of Osiris Ptolemaic temples including Philae Fayoum mummies Roman amphitheatre, Alexandria Pompeii’s Column, Alexandria Christian Tombs, Al-Bagawat, Egypt Underwater ruin: Thonis-Heracleion resurfaced after 1,000 years Landmarks Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo Hanging Church, Cairo Saint Barbara Church, Cairo Babylon Fortress, Cairo Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue, Cairo Ben Ezra Synagogue, Cairo Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, Cairo Mosque of Mohammad Ali, Cairo The Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo The Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo Saladin Citadel of Cairo Bab Zuweila – Old Cairo Qalawun complex, Cairo Tahrir Square, Cairo Waterways River Nile Green irrigation of the Nile Valley Nile Delta Port Said – ferries, waterfront, apartment blocks, Office of the Suez Canal Company Aswan – Aswan Dam, Elephantine Island Suez Canal Suez Canal Bridge Great Bitter Lake Gulf of Suez Gulf of Aqaba Red Sea Coast Sharm El-Sheik Beaches Safaga Holiday Resort Marsa Alam El Gouna Old Town Corniche, Sahl Hasheesh Damietta waterways Deserts White Desert Western Desert Farafra depression Dakhla Oasis Bahariya Oasis Qattara Depression Fortress of Shali, Siwa Oasis Egyptian Museum, Cairo Coptic Museum, Cairo Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, Alexandria Church of St Catherine, Alexandria St. Mark Coptic Cathedral, Alexandria Montaza Palace, Alexandria Bibliotecha Alexandrina Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria Cairo’s walled city Al Qahira (‘The Victorious’) – the medieval Fatimid city Siwa Salt Lake Bedouin Life Nubian Villages, Monastery of St Simeon Eastern Desert Red Sea Hills Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Sinai Peninsula City Life Damietta churches and mosques St Mark’s Church, Rosetta Al-Azhar Park, Cairo Rivoli Cinema (Art Deco Building), Cairo The Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo El Azbakeya Wall book market, Cairo Souq El Gom’aa (Friday’s Market), Cairo Mohamed Ali Street, Cairo Wekalet El Balah, Cairo Zamalek, Cairo Muizz Street, Old Cairo
£9.49
Guardian Faber Publishing The New Odyssey: The Story of Europe's Refugee
Book SynopsisEurope is facing a wave of migration unmatched since the end of World War II - and no one has reported on this crisis in more depth or breadth than the Guardian's migration correspondent, Patrick Kingsley. Throughout 2015, Kingsley travelled to 17 countries along the migrant trail, meeting hundreds of refugees making epic odysseys across deserts, seas and mountains to reach the holy grail of Europe. This is Kingsley's unparalleled account of who these voyagers are. It's about why they keep coming, and how they do it. It's about the smugglers who help them on their way, and the coastguards who rescue them at the other end. The volunteers that feed them, the hoteliers that house them, and the border guards trying to keep them out. And the politicians looking the other way.
£11.69
Octopus Publishing Group Dream. Explore. Discover.: Inspiring Quotes to
Book SynopsisStay wild and free There’s a whole world out there just waiting to be explored. Spark your wanderlust with this little book, packed with beautiful quotes and affirmations from the world’s greatest travellers and adventurers, and be inspired to dream, explore and discover!
£6.99
Olympia Publishers Pedal by Pedal
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£16.99
Browntrout Verlags GmbH Brazil Brasilien 2026 16Monatskalender
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£11.21
Browntrout Verlags GmbH Cathedrals of the World Kathedralen der Welt
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Browntrout Verlags GmbH Rome Rom 2025 16Monatskalender
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Browntrout Verlags GmbH Costa Rica 2026 16Monatskalender
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Amber Books Ltd Mountains: Great Peaks and Ranges of the World
Book SynopsisThey define landscapes, people risk their lives to climb them, and they can even make their own weather. Mountains often serve as geographic features that determine natural borders of countries. Their height can influence weather patterns, stalling storms that roll off the oceans and squeezing water from the clouds. And many are the subject of myth and legend, both expressions of nature’s power and symbols of the sacred. Mountains is arranged by geographical region, featuring the greatest, most spectacular, most infamous and legendary mountains from every part of the world. Read about Mount Aconcagua, with an elevation of 6,959 metres (2,831ft), and the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere; or Half Dome, the semi-spherical mountain that towers over the valley floor in Yosemite National Park; or Mount Olympus, reputed home of the Ancient Greek gods; or K2, considered by many to be the most difficult mountain to climb in the Himalayas; or Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia – a popular hike for many thousands of tourists each year, and the highest mountain in Southeast Asia; or Gunung Agung, the active volcano that remains sacred to the Balinese people as a replica of the mythological Mount Meru of Hindu legend. Each entry is accompanied with a caption explaining the significance and history of the mountain. Illustrated with 200 outstanding colour photographs, Mountains is a visual feast for those who want to gaze down from the roof of the world.Table of ContentsEUROPE Matterhorn Grossglockner Mount Aragats Mount Olympus Mont Blanc Pasterze Ben Nevis Snowdon Shkhara Triglav Dufourspitze Kirkjufell Mount Ahkka Mount Galdhøpiggen Trollveggen Mount Elbrus Tre Cime di LavaredoASIA & PACIFIC Mount Everest Jebel Shams Qurnat as Sawda’ Mount Ararat Karakorum Range Takht-e Soleyman Damavand Sabalan Hindu Kush Hemis National Park Kangchenjunga Himal K2 Makalu Mount Khan Tengri Khüiten Peak Mount Fansipan Lhotse Kumaun Himalayas Mount Tasman Mauna Kea Mount Hallasan Annapurna I Gasherbrum II / K4 Annapurna III Gasherbrum II Mount Hua Mount Kinabalu Mount Rinjani Mount Agung Mount Merapi Mount Tambora Mount Fuji Mount Yari Aoraki/Mount CookAFRICA Mount Toubkal Simien Mountains Kilimanjaro Mount Kenya Stanley Speke Drakensberg Mountains KarisimbiNORTH AMERICA Elbert Mount Mitchell Denali Saint Elias Mount Rainier Foraker Logan Lucania El Capitan Pico de Orizaba/Citlaltépetl Mount Whitney Lone Pine Peak Half Dome Grand Teton Popocatépetl Mount VancouverSOUTH AMERICA Mount Fitz Roy Pico Cristóbal Colón Pico Paraná Andes Cordillera Oriental Mount Huascarán Licancabur Aconcagua Ojos del Salado Mercedario
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Lomond Books Reflections of Scotland
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£11.39
Herb Lester Associates Ltd Wild London
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£5.63
Herb Lester Associates Ltd Destination Helsinki
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Hawksmoor Publishing New Leaves from a Madeira Garden
Book SynopsisNew Leaves from a Madeira Garden, from Tony Powell, introduces readers to the delights of twenty-first-century life on the beautiful Atlantic Island of Madeira.
£9.99
The Conrad Press From a bag of chips to cod confit: a tour of
Book SynopsisFrom a bag of chips to cod confit: a tour of twenty English seaside resorts What is it about the English seaside that drives us in our millions to stroll the promenades of the plethora of resorts we have in this country? How can we understand the allure of the gaudy and raucous funfair, sand in our toes and fish and chips in our hands. Or is it, in the words of Charles Dickens, the ocean that draws us in ‘winking in the sunlight like a drowsy lion’. When the author discovered that his home town had come bottom in a ‘Which?’ review of the best to worst seaside resorts in the UK, not once, or twice, but for three years on the trot, it spurred him on to go on his own tour of these resorts. He finds a wealth of fascinating histories, eccentricities and English quirkiness, mixed up with deep-seated problems of poverty, poor health and uncertain futures. But he also discovers that our resorts are diverse places, reinvigorated by creative thinking, new entrepreneurship and fresh investment. Our English seaside resorts are alive and well, carefully curating their brands and images, seeking out new ideas and funding and using the skills and abilities of their residents to drive changes with local impact. This book will encourage you to make your own visits and learn a little about the seaside resort, a curiously English creation that we all inspired, abandoned and then re-discovered.Table of ContentsChapter One: I do like to be beside the seaside 9 Chapter Two: Skegness: the return 30 Chapter Three: Hunstanton: Sunny Hunny, home of tennis and brutalism 46 Chapter Four: Blakeney and Wells-next-the-Sea: ancient ports to modern picturesque 61 Chapter Five: Cromer: lifeboats, crabs and the end of the pier show 77 Chapter Six: Exmouth: a little bit of everything 89 Chapter Seven: Sidmouth and Beer: Devon’s finest 101 Chapter Eight: Bridlington and Filey: lobsters, Dad’s Army and Billy Butlin 115 Chapter Nine: Lymington and Southsea: salt, sailors, seawater baths and a suburb by the sea 129 Chapter Ten: Bamburgh and Spittal: an astonishing castle and the last beach in England 148 Chapter Eleven: Folkestone and Hastings: entrepreneurship on the south coast 163 Chapter Twelve: Weymouth and Weston-super-Mare: lost opportunities by the finest of bays 186 Chapter Thirteen: Newquay and St Mawes: surf’s up and so are prices 208 Chapter Fourteen: Save our seaside 224 Bibliography 235 Also by this author 252
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Muswell Press Slow Road to San Francisco: Across the USA from
Book SynopsisAs he moseys from east to west, driving slowly, stopping frequently he meets a huge variety of Americans - white, black, Hispanic, Asian, native American; Christian, Muslim, atheist, Mormon, Mennonite; rich, middling, poor. They talk about everything from slavery, Indian reservations, fracking and forest fires to baseball, beer, the blues, Butch Cassidy, and Marilyn Monroe. Everyone has something to say about Donald Trump, from those who `love him' to those who `hate him. 'Reynolds follows the direction of history, the direction taken by explorers and pioneer settlers. As he travels he conjures a vivid picture of the US then and now; its landscape and its people in all their diversity
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Double 9 Booksllp The Cruise Of The Snark
Book SynopsisThe Cruise of the Snark is a non-fictitious, represented book by Jack London chronicling his cruising experience across the south Pacific in his ketch the Snark. Going with London on this journey was his better half Charmian and a little group. London showed himself heavenly route and the fundamentals of cruising and of boats throughout this experience and portrays these subtleties to the peruser. During the journey they visited fascinating areas including the Solomon Islands and Hawaii. His first-individual records and photos give knowledge into these remote spots toward the start of the twentieth hundred years.
£13.49
Avalon Publishing Group Moon Florida Gulf Coast Eighth Edition
Book SynopsisWhether you''re kayaking through mangroves, bodysurfing with manta rays, or sunbathing with a piña colada in hand, soak up the Sunshine State with Moon Florida Gulf Coast. Inside you''ll find:- Flexible itineraries from short beach getaways to a 10-day road trip covering all 700 miles of the Florida Gulf Coast- The best spots for outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, biking, bird-watching, and fishing, and the best beaches for swimming, sunsets, and seclusion- Top activities and unique experiences: Discover the vibrant performing arts scene in Sarasota or stroll through quaint riverfront towns and secluded island enclaves. Unwind on shell-scattered beaches or spot gators in the swampy Everglades. Ride the coasters at Busch Gardens, browse art galleries in Naples, or catch a college baseball game during Spring Training. Sail through the canals of Tampa, kick back at a beachfront oyster bar, and sip a local brew as the sun sets ov
£17.99
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Worlds Greatest BookstoresThe
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Galison Pattern Petal 500 Piece Puzzle
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£15.29
Chronicle Books I Was Here Journal
Book SynopsisTrip planner - Vacation journal - Travel notebookThe perfect travel gift: This colorfully illustrated, guided travel book encourages users to explore the easily overlooked and wonderful everyday details encountered while traveling, whether near or far away. Packed with unique and fulfilling journeys that can be undertaken in any city, as well as prompts to record every whimsical discovery, each page is a surprise.The I Was Here travel book and vacation journal includes: Plenty of space to capture addresses, itineraries, reviews, and tips from locals A reference section with time zones, measurements, and other relevant information Graphic pages for note taking A back pocket for collecting ephemera And, much more Filled with appealing illustrations and unexpected inspirations:I Was Here: A Travel Journal for the Curious Minded is sure to bring out the adventurer in every traveler.
£15.29
Skira Africa: Discovering Wildlife Parks
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£33.60
Tuttle Publishing Okinawa: The History of an Island People
Book Synopsis"The first full-length monograph on the history of the Ryukyu Islands in any Western language…a standard work."—Pacific AffairsOkinawa: The History of an Island People is the definitive book available in English on the history of Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands, and an influential scholarly work in the field of Japanese studies. The histories of Japan, Okinawa and the entire Pacific region are crucially intertwined; therefore the review of this fascinating chain of islands is crucial to understanding all of East Asia. Few people can point to Okinawa on a map, yet this tiny island sitting between China and Japan is a hub for international affairs. The island was, and continues to be, one of the most crucial Asian nerve centers in all U.S. strategic defense. Ninety percent of all U.S. military forces in Japan are located on Okinawa, and more than 500,000 military personnel and their families have lived there. In Okinawa: The History of an Island People, noted Eastern affairs specialist George Kerr recounts the fascinating history of the island and its environs, from 1314 A.D. to the late twentieth century. First published in 1958, this edition features an introduction and appendix by Okinawa history scholar Mitsugu Sakihara, making this the most comprehensive resource on the intriguing island of Okinawa.Trade Review"[Okinawa: The History of an Island People] is history, firm, frank, organized and detailed, from the mythical past to the military present…It is a lifetime work of scholarship, full of life" --Mainichi Daily News"The first comprehensive history of the Ryukyuan people to appear in any Western language…recommended to students of East Asian culture, who will find it a valuable addition to their libraries." --The American Anthropologist"[Okinawa: The History of an Island People is] a book that answers the questions of the curious layman, satisfies the standards of critical scholarship, and is readable and fascinating besides." --American Historical Review
£16.99
Tuttle Publishing Japan Traveler's Atlas: Japan's Most Up-to-date
Book SynopsisFinding your way around the various regions of Japan is a breeze with this handy Tuttle Japan Traveler's Atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are not available anywhere else.The atlas is conveniently divided into the major regions of Japan: Tokyo Mt. Fuji & Around Tokyo Central Honshu Kyoto Kansai Hiroshima & Western Honshu Northern Honshu Hokkaido Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa & the Southwest Islands Each of the 148 maps in this atlas is presented in a logical, easy-to-follow manner, with emphasis on the most frequently-visited areas. All cities, towns, villages, places of interest including nature reserves are indexed for quick reference.Comprehensive: detailed insets are given for all the major cities, travel destinations and business hubs in Japan.Informative: Precise locations are indicated for all popular sights, hotels, restaurants, temples, shopping malls and other essential locations.Practical: The handy size, well-designed key maps and comprehensive index help you find any place you are looking for quickly.Reliable: No need to worry about cell service or battery—the maps in this atlas are thoroughly researched and regularly updated by the leading publisher of Asia Pacific maps.
£12.59
Octopus Publishing Group Salt & Time: Recipes from a Russian kitchen
Book Synopsis'Some cookbooks take you on a journey that is as poetic as it is geographical and culinary, and Salt & Time is just such a one...enthusiastic, often playful, and full of encouragement to cook dishes that are invitingly unfamiliar.' - Nigella Lawson 'If anyone had to write a Russian cookbook now, it would have to be her, and her book will end up being a classic' - Olia Hercules, author of Mamushka and Kaukasis'One flick through this book...shows the region's cuisine take form in dazzling vibrancy' - Foodism Salt & Time will transform perceptions of the food of the former Soviet Union, and especially Siberia - the crossroads of Eastern European and Central Asian cuisine - with 100 inviting recipes adapted for modern tastes and Western kitchens, and evocative storytelling to explain and entice. Why not try the restorative Solyanka fish soup (a famous Russian hangover cure), savour the fragrant Chicken with prunes or treat yourself to some Napoleon cake.'Often we need distance and time, both to see things better and to feel closer to them. This is certainly true of the food of my home country, Russia - or Siberia, to be exact. When I think of Siberia, I hear the sound of fresh snow crunching beneath my feet. Today, whenever I crush sea salt flakes between my fingers as I cook, I think of that sound. In this book I feature recipes that are authentic to Siberia, classic Russian flavour combinations and my modern interpretations. You will find dishes from the pre-revolutionary era and the Soviet days, as well as contemporary approaches - revealing a cuisine that is vibrant, nourishing, exciting and above all relevant no matter the time or the place.' - Alissa Timoshkina
£23.40
IMM Lifestyle Books Secret London, Updated Edition: Exploring the
Book SynopsisAimed at visitors and Londoners alike, this fully updated new edition of Secret London unlocks the city's most fascinating secrets - both above and below ground. Celebrated historian Andrew Duncan strips away bricks, mortar and tarmac to uncover parts of the capital that even born and bred Londoners may never have seen.Below ground, he guides readers through an extraordinary honeycomb of structures - from the government's vast system of offices and tunnels under Whitehall and through abandoned Underground stations to Clerkenwell's amazing network of subterranean prison cells.Above ground, he leads the way through narrow alleyways and cobbled mews, revealing unexpected treasures and describing rarely seen interiors and special collections. Opening times and addresses, detailed route maps and evocative photographs complement a fascinating text that is sure to delight all urban explorers.
£10.79
Rizzoli International Publications Holiday The Best Travel Magazine that Ever Was
Book SynopsisThe first book on magazine sensation Holiday, which between 1946 and 1977 was one of the most exciting publications in the world. Renowned for its bold layouts, literary credibility, and ambitious choice of photographers and artists, Holiday portrayed the romance of travel like no other periodical.At Holiday magazine's peak, urbane editor, Ted Patrick, and visionary art director, Frank Zachary, invited postwar America to see and read about the world. On the journey, readers joined the magazine's renowned roster of talent. Some of the most celebrated writing by Jack Kerouac, Ernest Hemingway, Graham Greene, Joan Didion, Truman Capote, Colette, and E. B. White (his piece Here Is New York was commissioned for Holiday in 1949) first appeared in its pages. Henri Cartier-Bresson documented a breathtaking Paris and other cities; Slim Aarons captured the glamour of travel around the world; and Al Hirschfeld and Ludwig Bemelmans contributed showstopping illustrations of pl
£52.00
Ebury Publishing Round Ireland with a Fridge
Book Synopsis'I hereby bet Tony Hawks the sum of One Hundred Pounds that he cannot hitchhike round the circumference of Ireland, with a fridge, within one calendar month'A foolhardy attempt to win a drunken bet led to Tony Hawks having one of the most unforgettable experiences of his life.Trade ReviewNot just brilliantly written, but far too hilarious to read alone in a public place * Sunday Independent, Ireland *Hawks's account shows the Irish at their whimsical best * Daily Telegraph *Very light-hearted, he captures the generosity, warmth and humour of Ireland * Red *Part autobiography, part travelogue, part insane Guinness-addled ramblings * Irish Times *Absolutely brilliant from start to finish - Tony Hawks is just as funny at the written word as he is on the box * Doncaster Courier *
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Birlinn General The Outer Hebrides: A Historical Guide
Book SynopsisThe Outer Hebrides lie 40 miles to the west of mainland Scotland, forming a barrier to the North Atlantic. Culturally distinct from early prehistory, the islands contain a wealth of historical and archaeological monuments, including the standing stones at Callanish, the magnificent St Clement’s church at Rodel as well as numerous brochs, castles, Pitish houses, croft houses and industrial and military buildings. In addition to descriptions of key historic sites from prehistory onwards and gazetteers covering every place of historical interest, this book also traces the development of the modern environment and landscape of the islands, enabling the visitor to appreciate the sites within their historical and cultural context.Trade Review'In short, this is an excellent and informative book, one which – I suspect – many people will carry in the glove compartment of their car while driving north or south through these islands’ -- Donald Murray, * Stornoway Gazette *'A well-researched guide covering all facets of island life… this book is perfect for anyone looking to diversify their knowledge of Scottish history' * Scottish Field *
£12.34
Faber & Faber Sydney
Book SynopsisRenowned and much-loved travel writer Jan Morris turns her eye to Sydney: ''not the best of the cities the British Empire created ... but the most hyperbolic, the youngest at heart, the shiniest.'' Sydney takes us on the city''s journey from penal colony to world-class metropolis, as lively and charming as the city it describes. With characteristic exuberance and sparkling prose, Jan Morris guides us through the history, people and geography of a fascinating and colourful city. Jan Morris''s collection of travel writing and reportage spans over five decades and includes such titles as Venice, Hong Kong, Spain, Manhattan ''45, A Writer''s World and the Pax Britannica Trilogy. Hav, her novel, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Arthur C. Clarke Award. ''Sydney should be flattered. A great portrait painter has chosen it for her recent subject . . . Few writers - a handful of novelists apart - have got so far under the city'
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